Capsaicin (natural)
Capsaicin, the pungent component of chili peppers, is a potent TRPV1 channel agonist (EC50 = 0.29 μM) . This research tool is widely used to study pain, inflammation, and itch in vivo, and to investigate its antitumor, antioxidant, and neurobiological effects in cellular models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
404-86-4
Product Name Alternative
Capsaicin, Autophagy, Apoptosis, 8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-trans-6-nonenamide, (E) -Capsaicin, hTRPV1 (in HEK293 cell), Qutenza, Zostrix, TRPVChannel, TRPV Channel, TRP Channel, TRPChannel
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Neuroscience
Purity
>60%
Bioactivity
TRPV1 agonist
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to 20 mg/ml) ; or ethanol (15 mg/ml)
Smiles
C (NC (CCCC/C=C/C (C) C) =O) C1=CC (OC) =C (O) C=C1
Molecular Formula
C18H27NO3
Molecular Weight
305.4
Storage Conditions
RT
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
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